Central Park Nature

Central Park Nature Videos

The six videos presented here document the two-year process of mapping Central Park. Each video focuses on specific aspects of the Park and the challenges in mapping them. The first video, “Two Years of Mapping Central Park” tells the background story of the Central Park map project.

Two Years of Mapping
Central ParkA map project that became an obsession

Learning to Identify 172 Species of Trees in Central ParkMy goal was to create a map that helped to separate and identify all the tree species in the Park

Sketching From Life in
Central ParkOver 200 illustrations of all the Park’s architectural features

Walking Every Paved Path and Wooded Trail in Central ParkI trekked over 500 miles in order to document the Park’s many species of trees and shrubs

The Ever-Changing Central Park LandscapesRecreating all of the Park’s stunning landscapes

Folding Map
The folding map measures 36 x 26 inches unfolded. The southern half of the Park is printed on one side, and the northern half is printed on the other. A full-color Tree Legend appears on both sides. To order the folding version of CENTRAL PARK ENTIRE printed on durable, waterproof synthetic paper, simply click on the “Buy Map” button to the left.

Poster Map
The poster map measures 59 x 17 inches and comes with a separate full-color Tree Legend for identifying the more than 170 tree species shown on the map. The poster and the Tree Legend are shipped in a sturdy cardboard mailing tube. To order the poster version of CENTRAL PARK ENTIRE, simply click on the “Buy Map” button to the right.